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Upcoming Courses and Events

Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 -8:30 p.m., virtual stream from BHMA

Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., virtual stream from BHMA

Tuesday, April 6, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., virtual stream from BHMA

The Book of Job
Job was perfectly upright. But there was room for improvement even in the perfect Job. Let’s read his story and find out how. Along the way we will also learn about the many friends who walked beside him on the journey of suffering.

Father Timothy P. Schehr
A retired biblical scholar and former professor at Mount St. Mary’s School of Theology at the Athenaeum of Ohio. He has a B.A., M. Div.,  and an M.A. from the Athenaeum of Ohio. He also has a Ph.D. from Hebrew Union College.

The cost for the study is $35.

Register Here

Attention All Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, and American Heritage Girls who completed a Catholic religious award during the 2020-2021 school year.

Scouts who submit a completed application form by March 16, 2021, will receive a religious award emblem, 2021 Bishop’s Religious Awards Patch and a congratulatory certificate signed by Bishop Roger J. Foys.

Similar to last year, due to concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Diocesan Religious Awards Ceremony for Scouts, traditionally held in March at the Cathedral Basilica, will not be taking place this year. The awards will be sent to your parish office in late April for distribution.

Return all completed applications by Tuesday, March 16, 2021, to The Office of Catechesis and Evangelization, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011 or e-mail Lisa Taylor [email protected].

For additional information, call (859) 392-1500, ext. 1533.

Online courses for teachers, parish catechists, diaconate aspirants and any adult who would like to expand their knowledge of the Catholic faith. Everyone is welcome to attend any course/workshop! The cost is $35 per course.

Winter/Spring 2021 courses include Christian Morality, Praying All-Ways, Implementing RCIA in the Parish, Mariology, The Mass as Prayer, Jesus (Christology #1a) and Theology of the Body.

*** There will be two components for full credit: short instruction time and an independent study assignment. Registrants will receive a virtual link for the course before the date of the first class.

Register Here

Year of the Family – March 19, 2021 – June 26, 2022

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Online Catholic Resources

Programs for Engaged Couples

Ministry for Separated or Divorced

Religious Ed. Policies and Guidelines

RCIA Policies and Guidelines Manual

Directors and Coordinators of Religious Education Directory

Building a Parish Youth Ministry Program

Consent, Liability Release and other Forms for Youth

Advisory Board Nomination Form

Spirit of Truth K-8 Religion Textbooks

Learn more about the Assessment of Religious Knowledge (ARK) test

ARK

Religion Teacher/Catechist Certification Program and Adult Faith Studies

Our Office offers courses for teachers, parish catechists, diaconate aspirants and any adult who would like to expand their knowledge of the Catholic faith. Everyone is welcome to attend any course/workshop! The cost is $35 per course.

***Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the courses scheduled for winter/spring 2021 will be held online. Registrants will receive a virtual link for the course before the date of the first class. More information below!

Virtual Catholic Courses
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Virtual Retreat Registration

Certification Courses

For religion teachers in the Diocese of Covington, there is a basic, general and advanced level of certification. At the recommended rate of two courses per year, an individual should reach the advanced level of certification within a six-year period.

Christian Morality
Instructor: Rev. Ray Enzweiler
Date: March 13 and 20, 2021,
Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Place: VIRTUAL CLASS

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Prayer Workshop: Praying All-Ways
Instructor: Ms. Rosanne Thomas
Date: March 27, 2021,
Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Place: VIRTUAL CLASS

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Catechetical Process
Instructor: Rev. Andrew Young
Date: May 6, 2021,
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Place: VIRTUAL CLASS

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Christology 1A

Instructor: Rev. Michael Barth
Date: May 8 & 15, 2021,
Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Place: VIRTUAL CLASS

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Maintenance Courses

Once an individual has completed the advanced level of certification, he or she must complete 30 hours of maintenance every three years.

Mariology
Instructor: Rev. Msgr. William Cleves
Date: April 10 and 17, 2021
Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Place: VIRTUAL CLASS

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The Mass as Prayer
Instructor: Deacon Gerald Franzen
Date: April 24 and May 5, 2021
Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Place: VIRTUAL CLASS

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Diocesan RCIA workshop: Implementing RCIA in the Parish
Instructor: Mrs. Vicki Klocke
Date: April 19, 26 and May 3, 2021
Time: 7 p.m.-9:15 p.m.
Place: VIRTUAL CLASS

Register Online

Theology of the Body
Instructor: Rev. Ray Enzweiler
Date: May 5, 12 and 19, 2021
Time: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Place: VIRTUAL CLASS

Register Online

Religious Education

Exploring the Faith

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Marriage & Family Life

A gift of self, a vocation to love

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Youth Ministry

Building a relationship with Christ

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Young Adult Ministry

Finding our place in our Church and world

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Bible Study Workshops

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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 -8:30 p.m., virtual stream from BHMA

Tuesday, March 16, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., virtual stream from BHMA

Tuesday, April 6, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., virtual stream from BHMA

The Book of Job
Job was perfectly upright. But there was room for improvement even in the perfect Job. Let’s read his story and find out how. Along the way we will also learn about the many friends who walked beside him on the journey of suffering.

Father Timothy P. Schehr
A retired biblical scholar and former professor at Mount St. Mary’s School of Theology at the Athenaeum of Ohio. He has a B.A., M. Div.,  and an M.A. from the Athenaeum of Ohio. He also has a Ph.D. from Hebrew Union College.

The cost for the study is $35.

Register Here

Attention All Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, Brownies, and American Heritage Girls who completed a Catholic religious award during the 2020-2021 school year.

Scouts who submit a completed application form by March 16, 2021, will receive a religious award emblem, 2021 Bishop’s Religious Awards Patch and a congratulatory certificate signed by Bishop Roger J. Foys.

Similar to last year, due to concerns surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Diocesan Religious Awards Ceremony for Scouts, traditionally held in March at the Cathedral Basilica, will not be taking place this year. The awards will be sent to your parish office in late April for distribution.

Return all completed applications by Tuesday, March 16, 2021, to The Office of Catechesis and Evangelization, 1125 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011 or e-mail Lisa Taylor [email protected].

For additional information, call (859) 392-1500, ext. 1533.

Online courses for teachers, parish catechists, diaconate aspirants and any adult who would like to expand their knowledge of the Catholic faith. Everyone is welcome to attend any course/workshop! The cost is $35 per course.

Winter/Spring 2021 courses include Christian Morality, Praying All-Ways, Implementing RCIA in the Parish, Mariology, The Mass as Prayer, Jesus (Christology #1a) and Theology of the Body.

*** There will be two components for full credit: short instruction time and an independent study assignment. Registrants will receive a virtual link for the course before the date of the first class.

Register Here

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Pope Francis proclaims “Year of St Joseph”

Year of St. Joseph
Dec. 8, 2020 to Dec. 8, 2021

With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from Dec. 8, 2020 to Dec. 8, 2021.

Let us Pray:

Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.

Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil.  Amen.

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